Read the following stories and watch the clips of these young survivor's stories. Can you observe any similarities in their stories or anything that you find especially moving? How are the stories different or similar to Ishmael's? Can you find any other stories that would be worth sharing with the class? Share your link/picture/video with us!
Post your personal reaction to what you've read between 12-16. Pay attention to topics that Ishmael discusses and doesn't discuss during his time as a soldier. Psychologically, what is this young boy doing to deal with the tragedies surrounding him? What changes in his personality/character do you recognize the most? Or create your own idea for the post!
Chapters 12-16
Assignment:
Read the following stories and watch the clips of these young survivor's stories. Can you observe any similarities in their stories or anything that you find especially moving? How are the stories different or similar to Ishmael's? Can you find any other stories that would be worth sharing with the class? Share your link/picture/video with us!Abu's Story: http://www.un.org/works/goingon/soldiers/abu_story.html
Fatama's Story: http://www.un.org/works/goingon/soldiers/fatmata_story.html
Swankay's Story: http://www.un.org/works/goingon/soldiers/fatmata_story.html
And of course:
Post your personal reaction to what you've read between 12-16. Pay attention to topics that Ishmael discusses and doesn't discuss during his time as a soldier. Psychologically, what is this young boy doing to deal with the tragedies surrounding him? What changes in his personality/character do you recognize the most? Or create your own idea for the post!